- You will be taken directly to the websites of these organizations if you click on the links.
- Please note, listing on this website does not imply endorsement by Warren County SEAC or Warren County Public Schools, it is only for informational purposes.
- This page is updated as new information and suggestions are obtained. Please notify Laurie Adams, Warren County SEAC Chairperson, via e-mail at ladams.seac@gmail.com if you would like to request the addition of any resource information to this page.
DO YOU SUSPECT YOUR CHILD HAS A DISABILITY? Resources to check out:
- Age 2 or under: Infant Toddler Connection of the Northern Shenandoah Valley
- Age 3 or over: Warren County Public Schools, Childfind
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RESOURCES
The VDOE website has TONS of resource information for our community regarding Special Education, the IEP process, and disabilities. (look at both the main body of the pages and check out the links on the right sides of the pages) Take some time to browse this valuable resource!
SELF ADVOCACY
- I'm Determined "Self-determination" is about youth with disabilities taking control of their lives. This website contains information and strategies to assist a youth with disabilities in developing self-determination skills.
- National Organizations:
- National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education
- National Parent Teacher Association
- Wrightslaw "Parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities. "
- State Organizations:
- Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center
- The Training and Technical Assistance Center at George Mason University (TTAC, Region 4) There is a vast quantity of resource information for professionals and families! Go to the resource links at this web page.
- Virginia Board for People with Disabilities: VBPD is the Developmental Disabilities (DD) Council for the Commonwealth. VBPD works to ensure that people with developmental (DD) and other disabilities are fully included in all facets of community life. Phone: (804) 786-0016 Website: http://www.vaboard.org; E-mail: info@vbpd.virginia.gov
- Center for Family Involvement "The Center for Family Involvement is part of the Partnership for People with Disabilities at Virginia Commonwealth University. It's purpose is to support families and professionals in working together toward a common mission and vision with the ultimate goal of improving life outcomes for people with disabilities and their families."
- Regional and Local Organizations
- Formed Families Forward Formed Families Forward provides consultation and support to families and agency personnel to help them meet the special education needs of their children and youth. "
PERTAINING TO PARTICULAR DISABILITIES
- ADHD
- CHADD - Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder Through monthly meetings with guest speakers, a bi monthly magazine, support groups, and the caring of other parents, as well as education and medical professionals, CHADD members form a supportive network to exchange helpful ideas about raising and educating children with ADHD Phone: (703) 641-5451 E-mail address: nova_chadd@hotmail.com
- CHADD - Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder Through monthly meetings with guest speakers, a bi monthly magazine, support groups, and the caring of other parents, as well as education and medical professionals, CHADD members form a supportive network to exchange helpful ideas about raising and educating children with ADHD Phone: (703) 641-5451 E-mail address: nova_chadd@hotmail.com
- Autism
- VCU-ACE, Virginia Commonwealth University's Autism Center for Excellence
- "The VCU Autism Center for Excellence (VCU-ACE) is a university-based technical assistance, professional development, and educational research center for Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Commonwealth of Virginia"
- This group offers online training courses that pertain to autism education that may be of particular interest to parents and educators.
- Northern Shenandoah Autism Resource
- Autism Society of Northern Virginia Besides having lots of information about autism, there are links to its Facebook page and a Yahoo Online Virtual Support Group. Click here to go to the Yahoo Group page.
- Essential Pieces Education Group for Parents and Those Who Care for Children on the Autism Spectrum. "Essential Pieces" is a group that meets in sessions of roughly 8 weeks at a time, several times during the year. Additionally, a social group is available for children, if they are pre-registered (sessions fill up, so register as soon as you can!)
- Association for Science in Autism Treatment An excellent website that has information about the various treatments for autism. This resource is useful for parents, educators, and for anyone who is looking for more info about autism.
- Cerebral Palsy
- Learning Disabilities
- The National Center for Learning Disabilities The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) works to improve the lives of all people with learning and attention issues. Mission: The National Center for Learning Disabilities improves the lives of all people with learning difficulties and disabilities by empowering parents, enabling young adults, transforming schools, and creating policy and advocacy impact. E-mail address: socialmedia@ncld.org
- Lyme Disease
- Neurological and Related
- Rare Diseases
